Question

Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
I am not convinced of his duplicity in this matter.

• A. deceit
• B. usefulness
• C. emotion
• D. wisdom

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

deceit

Answer 2

The word ”duplicity” refers to deceitfulness or double-dealing, which aligns with the meaning of ”deceit.” Thus, the correct answer is option 1.
• deceit (1): Correct; it captures the essence of ”duplicity.”
• usefulness (2): Incorrect; this does not relate to duplicity.
• emotion (3): Incorrect; unrelated to the concept of duplicity.
• wisdom (4): Incorrect; not synonymous with duplicity.